Cost of Living Dominican Republic 2024 - Moving to Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo, DR 🇩🇴

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Kara G.

Kara G.

Күн бұрын

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@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🤗 If you want to know 12 of my best money-saving tips for how to live abroad in the DR on this low of a budget, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDHo2aBn9yqfZY
@NorberisR
@NorberisR 8 ай бұрын
Glad you made this video people don't understand you can live affordable here in DR it all depends on your lifestlye and where you live. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your marriage🎉
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Yes, for sure!! Thank you so much, Norberis!! ☺️☺️
@おいmizuno
@おいmizuno 6 ай бұрын
Yes, you can also afford to in Haiti, is cheaper, why don't you go to a cheaper country?
@rontheronin
@rontheronin 8 ай бұрын
I been thinking of moving back home to DR and this video popped up. Thank you for this video
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, I’m happy to hear it came at the perfect time for you! ☺️ I’m sure you miss the DR a lot.
@akedaake5309
@akedaake5309 8 ай бұрын
Me too
@BUSHWICKM1A1
@BUSHWICKM1A1 8 ай бұрын
I was born here , raised in states, been back almost 3 yrs and yes 800 dollars is definitely doable , if you live like a local u can get by easy just learn to spend pesos
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Definitely! I’m all about living like a local.
@PolishBehemoth
@PolishBehemoth 4 ай бұрын
what if you have personal interests or weird health problems that prevent you from livjng like a local? So how do you produce the money to live a better life than what youre describing?
@PolishBehemoth
@PolishBehemoth 4 ай бұрын
Ive been to DR 4 times btw.
@khaos2915
@khaos2915 4 ай бұрын
So, to leave let say in the middle class/ lower-middle class, if you rent it can be over $500 in rent and upper middle class over $1000. If you buy, with a fine downpayment on a non-high class area but nice residential, you'll pay around $800 monthly but you are paying toward your own apartment. In regards to heatlcare, if yo get a well paying job localy, most likely you'll get law health care through your employer , sometimes they also pay for a complementary healthcare plan, if not the casa, you pay like $1500 pesos/ US $20 extra for a better plan or extra coverage. I can say for experience that for a single person leaving alone US$2600 a month, should be enough, rent or morgage of an apartment(a house gets too expensive quickly), groceries, electricity, water, car payments, home gas is cheap and as mentioned in the video, it is a monthly expense most of the time, montly celullar plan and a high speed internet(200/300 MB, if you leave outsite Santo domingo sometimes it's difficult but you can get it).
@khaos2915
@khaos2915 4 ай бұрын
Lower middle class/ not pay check to pay check used to get be good with US$1300. However, after covid it's just crazy. Don't get me wrong, US$1700 is still a priviledge salary but that will change in 1 to 2 years if things keep going like this.
@lrbolotin1227
@lrbolotin1227 8 күн бұрын
For everyone saying “this is not enough, you have to live in the worst areas, not living a life.” Let me tell you, Dominicans living in the best areas, with good cars, “living like a king,” in average make $2,000/mo (some much more, some less), and these are the people with the higher standard of living, that even by US standards you would say they live like the rich. So, you definitely CAN live comfortably on $800 a month as a couple with no children, also considering that $400 a month is a minimum wage salary in the DR, $800 is DOUBLE that. If you learn the local way of life and live like a local (which is NOT equivalent to living poorly), you can live on this budget AND still enjoy life. Knowing Spanish is also important! Not to mention that everyone enjoys life in different ways. If your idea of enjoying life involves constant spending, then you’ll struggle anywhere you go. If you want to live on perpetual vacation, you will definitely need large amounts of money to sustain your lifestyle; but if your intent is to simply live well in the DR, you can make it work. No judgment on those who need more to feel they’re living comfortably, since everyone has different tastes, but if you say that this budget is not realistic means you still don’t know the country as well as you thought you did.
@jaym9200
@jaym9200 8 ай бұрын
$706 for two people is just amazing to me. I'm considering moving to DR myself. I'm single so I assume it'll be a little cheaper for me.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Yes, it very well could be. But of course, it all depends on lifestyle choices. Best of luck! 🤗
@LivingtheDRdream
@LivingtheDRdream 5 ай бұрын
I live in Santiago. Believe me, everything is expensive here like in the USA except for rent. Your will need $2500 per month just to barely enjoy life and live comfortably. Anything below that is just existing in DR. Not living. You will need to own a car in DR, otherwise your life will be very inconvenient and boring
@toygirl46
@toygirl46 4 ай бұрын
@@LivingtheDRdream absolutely right! She gave a wrong estimate.
@LivingtheDRdream
@LivingtheDRdream 4 ай бұрын
@@toygirl46 I know right. All these KZbinrs be lying or just say "depends on your lifestyle choices " when mean stay home all day and eat ham sandwiches all day and be bore to death 🤣🤣
@chillycharles910
@chillycharles910 4 ай бұрын
​​​@@LivingtheDRdreamI don't spend $2500 in Atlanta per month. I happened to get a good interest rate on my mortgage and my vehicles are paid off. Also don't have any credit card debt. I'm splitting time between here and SD and I'm still able to spend on average $1500 there.
@RozyRoPink150
@RozyRoPink150 8 ай бұрын
I think it really depends where you live in Dominican Republic and your lifestyle. Many people live above their means in Dominican Republic, drive nice cars, and like to spend money on resorts and entertainment, drinking, dancing, spas, etc. an apartment in Piantini is about $1500 rent. But that’s Piantini. Much higher end
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
100% agree! There’s no shortage of leisure activities to spend on here, that’s for sure. It all depends on your interests 🙂
@evelynmatos7022
@evelynmatos7022 7 ай бұрын
Yes it does depend where you live and if you have kids. I live in the east side in San Pedro and my monthly fees with the children school averages to 1,500 u.s dollar a month. This is still cheap in Florida my monthly fees were over 5 grand a month
@JoandraCuevas
@JoandraCuevas Ай бұрын
@@evelynmatos7022 San pedro de macoris? Curiosity, do your kids go to international private school or national private school? We're planning a move with 4 kids and are looking for middle class lifestyle. I can't find any videos on local living with children :(
@lau77771hh
@lau77771hh 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. But yes, that's living frugally. 😂 I used to live in Mallorca and USA and I came back to my country (DR)... I think my quality of life has improved, even though I make less money. 😅
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
Yep, I tend to live pretty frugally. 😄 I'm glad that your quality of life has improved despite the lower income!
@brads1620
@brads1620 Ай бұрын
Wow, I’m in Punta Cana, and my expenses are at least 3x yours. Also a couple. Good job!
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Oh wow, 😬 thanks!
@brads1620
@brads1620 Ай бұрын
@@kara.g. If I wanted to, I could obviously scale down our lifestyle, but I still have my US income and I can afford to splurge.
@flow2528
@flow2528 8 ай бұрын
700 to 800 is how much we spent in groceries here in nyc a month.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
🥲🥲🥲
@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf
@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf 6 ай бұрын
jajajaja, true. I live in New York and I heard that Florida is even worst. This is why I'm moving to the DR soon.
@lorilogan6785
@lorilogan6785 2 ай бұрын
I spend a 1000 here a month for two on food up 50%
@ileanavalerio8619
@ileanavalerio8619 Ай бұрын
Oh my GOD 😮😮😮
@LeonidaAlvarado
@LeonidaAlvarado 4 ай бұрын
Good info,i live about18 miles from Santo Domingo ,beach area, I live on the same amount,you talked about,iam retired,with Dominican wife,own home,dont pay rent.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing
@RavenReforged
@RavenReforged Ай бұрын
I'm currently trying to relocate to Santiago de Los Caballeros. Got my cert by ITA Costa Rica!
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
That's awesome, congratulations! Wish you all the best!
@raffymartin
@raffymartin 8 ай бұрын
Gas = Propane for the Stoves. Actually there are also cars with equiepment installed that can use propane as their fuel and many come like already from Korea, like Kias for example.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for noting that! Very interesting fact about Kias!
@overdoseproductions9011
@overdoseproductions9011 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m preparing to move after graduation.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad I could help! Hope the move goes well!! 🙏🏻
@roger55es
@roger55es 4 ай бұрын
I live I Spain & Dominican Republic 24 years , The quality of life in Spain is fantastic. Down side winter months . The Dominican Republic to live in is for energy a lot cheaper. Downside Wine & Cheeses are 30% to 40%, 11 pesos per KW = 20c Transport is over congestive in capital but as i live in Juan Dolio its little fishing village is sleepy secure & easy access to beaches. Golf is available at great prices . Great coverage on costs of living here . Should help a lot of people
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this side-by-side comparison based on your extensive experience! I always hope to help people and I think your comment is very helpful as well!
@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf
@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf 6 ай бұрын
Wwwaoo $706 US dollar a month???? I'm moving to the DR with my wife. This video was very helpful Kara, thank you so much. I will save a lot of money by living in the Dominican Republic and I do love Santo Domingo City, thanks.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
I’m so glad to hear this was helpful!! Yes, there’s definitely a lot of opportunity to save money living here. I hope your move goes well!! 🤗
@SirMendez
@SirMendez 3 ай бұрын
Havent seen the video yet and I'll will but just before let me say...YES YOU CAN! If you dont fall in the living in the center on capital city which is absurd the amount you pay like if you see any house price in USD they are scamming you, cause I live 4 kms away from center and I pay 200$ for a 3 room house which is like 190m2, I know some people like the living like a king life but the minimun wage here is just 400$
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
Good tips! Thanks for sharing!
@Tonyfernandez45
@Tonyfernandez45 8 ай бұрын
Excellent content I love,thank you for sharing this important information 😊.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching! 🤗
@Bochanable
@Bochanable 6 ай бұрын
I’m planning on moving at the end of the year/beginning of 2025. After all the KZbin clips I’ve watched about Santo Domingo, yours is the most thorough and exciting. Thank you sooooo much….because leaving San Francisco, my home, is a bit melancholy………BUT this adds great snapshots of life. Que barrio tu viives. I liked the Barrio Juliet. Do you know it and do you have a point of view about it? Thanks again. This was really informative, concise and uplifting!!!
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
Aww, that makes me so happy to hear!! I understand leaving home can be tough. I haven’t heard of the Barrio Juliet, but it’s good that you have an idea of a place you like! Thanks for your kind comment and I hope your move goes well!!
@gif24gt60
@gif24gt60 7 ай бұрын
Heard the utilities will knock ur socks off with the AC😮 Health insurance will blow that budget over $1,000. Not to mention if u want to take occasional trips off the island. Maybe closer to $1,800.
@louiedangelo3843
@louiedangelo3843 6 ай бұрын
Under a 125 us dollar for electicity using the a/c most of the time
@JoBlakeLisbon
@JoBlakeLisbon 3 ай бұрын
I live in Santo Domingo. You can go that cheap but I usually spend about 2k a month to live like a king.
@francescotartabini4069
@francescotartabini4069 2 ай бұрын
don't know in the capital but i have serious doubts that you can live "well" here in DR with 2k, at least 4k. with 800 ok, if you start to adapt, living downtown in the barrio donde 'no hay luz, no hay agua, no hay nisiquiera la lagrimas para llorar (you don't have neither the tears to cry). then depends obviously what you mean with 'live like a king'. in my case zero drugs, zero gambling, zero girls (except but my wife) and almost zero restaurants and i have lived in puerto plata, las terrenas, juan dolio, san pedro de macoris and sosua. i spent alwais 3/4k monthly. columbia or thailand actually seems to be a far better destinations right now, in fact.. in short.. bye, bye DR
@teofilosuarez7802
@teofilosuarez7802 8 ай бұрын
Cool infomation ❤❤❤❤
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🫶🏻
@pylex111
@pylex111 4 ай бұрын
Hi Kara, Thanks for posting. Great info.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks for watching! 😊
@bobotico
@bobotico 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Happy to help 😊
@raybueno1901
@raybueno1901 8 ай бұрын
that is how much I make here in Santiago and I live pretty good 🤗
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
I’m glad to hear it, thanks for sharing! 😊
@sheilaroninson1361
@sheilaroninson1361 4 ай бұрын
God bless, new subscriber here❤!
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Amen, thank you! 🤗
@hennybautista3520
@hennybautista3520 8 ай бұрын
Hello Kara I subscribed to your channel. I think its about right your monthly expenses. I live in La Vega Dominican Republic. I spend less than you on my monthly expenses. I spend about $500 us a month. That includes internet, Wifi, Water, Gas, 4 cable boxes, And groceries, And my electric bill.I own my house.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Hello! Thanks for subscribing!! 😊 Sounds like our spending is pretty comparable. How do you like La Vega?
@hennybautista3520
@hennybautista3520 8 ай бұрын
@@kara.g. I love it
@armandosanchez8901
@armandosanchez8901 8 ай бұрын
Basically the same.... except for the rent
@nesq4104
@nesq4104 6 ай бұрын
What's average home price for concrete home in la vega?
@jddarnes1131
@jddarnes1131 Ай бұрын
It very much depends how you want to live. Most expats that live here at a similar standard to the US will spend the same as the USA. if you want to just survive here in a rural shack then you can get by on very little money. If you like going out to restaurants and drinking alcohol, ordering quality items online, and living close to the beach with other expats it’s going to cost you a lot.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@shahriararyan1410
@shahriararyan1410 6 ай бұрын
Hi thank for information and ا want to move the DR from Canada defiantly is awesome place
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!!
@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826
@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826 8 ай бұрын
Excelente video
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias!!
@carlospezzotti6239
@carlospezzotti6239 3 ай бұрын
Food is very expensive in the Dominican Republic and some Overheads as well. The only thing that is cheaper is rent. However everything else is expensive
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
I've never heard of paying $4 for a haircut in the US (in 2024), nor have I seen Uber trips for less than $5 in the US. But perhaps you're comparing DR to a different country :)
@carlospezzotti6239
@carlospezzotti6239 Ай бұрын
@@kara.g. It’s been years since I’ve had hair 😜 About 10 years
@madness03
@madness03 2 ай бұрын
i’m hoping one day to retire there
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
That's great 🙏
@cooldoctor174
@cooldoctor174 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, very helpful
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
I’m happy to help! Thank you so much for the super, I really appreciate it!! ☺️☺️☺️
@DarkAngelBright
@DarkAngelBright 8 ай бұрын
Interesting video 😅 watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 i feel like it same price here too but compare to water gallon which is 40 pesos here and the haircut 💈 50-70 pesos here 😅😅 ❤
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for watching! 😊 That's interesting how comparable the cost of living here is to the Philippines!
@letstalkless
@letstalkless 2 ай бұрын
Yes, 15k is not in the District for sure... Piantini Naco as you mention would be 40k the cheapest a run down apartment up to 1500 for a 2 bedroom... super expensive and they are basing it now on the cost of land/location instead of cost of what the apartment is worth... I see no logic on this... so you could get a very nice apartment in the city center, 3 bedroom, worth the same as a one bedroom in the same location...
@samuelndikumana3843
@samuelndikumana3843 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Kara.. I’m planning to move there with my family next year or so.. is it possible to get more from you on how to do so..? Samuel, North Carolina
@FeedScrn
@FeedScrn Ай бұрын
As you know, the medical system is not United States. It's there... They will set broken bones ok, plus other medicines banned in some countries. In general: enjoy traveling while you are young. While in your 30s, you probably don't have to think about trips to the hospital. Going to the hospital in the D.R. is 'a trip'... as they demand full payment when you are helped before release.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
This is good advice, thanks for sharing! I definitely agree that being young and healthy is a huge advantage regarding living here.
@FeedScrn
@FeedScrn Ай бұрын
@@kara.g. - Thanks for replying.
@digitalblacknomad
@digitalblacknomad 8 ай бұрын
Just subscribed: thank you for the detailed breakdown. I have been living in the DR for four months now. Originally from Michigan. I’m in the Santo Domingo Este area; but I’ve been renting airbnbs; and paying $800 a month 😩😢 just for a one bedroom. I would love to pay rent that cheap. How did you find your place? Did they require 3 deposits? Thanks.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I'm glad the info was helpful! I actually just made a video recently about how I found my apartment (If you head to my channel, it's called "10 Steps to Finding Santo Domingo Apartments for Rent") but yes, they did require 3 deposits. Hope that helps!
@yourm0msboyfriend
@yourm0msboyfriend 8 ай бұрын
Very informative! I have family in DR and I plan on moving there to try it out for about a year or so. I plan on keeping my job, so how often would you say you have issues with the internet or the power going out?
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Awesome, I’m glad you found it helpful! That’s a good idea to try it out first. In my experience, the power or internet goes out on as many as nine days in a month, BUT it *usually* comes back in a matter of minutes. One thing that’s saved me is a backup battery pack for the wifi. Hope this helps!
@marcelglaser6444
@marcelglaser6444 25 күн бұрын
for all people who say wooooow that is amazing, I will move to the DR. Please note, this is like living in the US from 1000usd/month!! so not really LIVING!! In real a couple who want to LIVE comfortable will spend 2000 - 4000 usd depends on lifestyle. Me personally I spend for example just on food around 1500usd/month for 2.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 23 күн бұрын
I appreciate that you’re trying to help people! However, the amount of money one spends does not determine whether or not one is living. Many people across the globe, myself included, live excellent lives spending low amounts of money. 😊
@Egualde
@Egualde 24 күн бұрын
800USD today (09/09/2024) is 48,000 in DOP, in SD Oeste for 2 people it depends on rent. 15k is too much for SD. That electric bill is way too high,
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 23 күн бұрын
I appreciate how comments like this juxtapose with the ones saying these amounts are too low! 🤣
@luckylefty81
@luckylefty81 3 ай бұрын
im moving to DR end of next year, im preparing and have a plan. ive been going for vacation for 5 years now. i have very good pension so im 85% sure im looking foward to living good out there in puerto plata. im bringing my dad with me too and he gets social security. im looking to spend at most 1k a month for a 2 bed or 3 bedroom home
@JohnAsuncion666
@JohnAsuncion666 2 ай бұрын
go to punta cana instead, santo domingo a massive sh*thole dominican born and raised, vacation and living here are totally different beasts
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Best of luck to you, hope the preparation and move go well!
@luckylefty81
@luckylefty81 Ай бұрын
@@kara.g. thank you
@RANDOMPOLAND85
@RANDOMPOLAND85 3 ай бұрын
Yes just pick cheap provider in non residencial area like me 😂❤
@mkcruz7
@mkcruz7 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful video .... What area would you recommend in Santo Domingo east ? Once again thank you
@finefix77
@finefix77 6 ай бұрын
hi there, just wondering is it safe to live there .
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
Hello! I’ve actually just posted a video about this, in part inspired by your comment 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDTen2uqZZsjM0si=l1tdZA4BCbH2NOPT
@MillionaireEssentials
@MillionaireEssentials 4 ай бұрын
What realtor did you use to find that apartment?
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
We actually didn’t use a realtor. You can find out more in this video we made talking about how we found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOXY2d_pLmjf7M
@WalterMoorer-t5q
@WalterMoorer-t5q Ай бұрын
Are 1 bedroom furnished apartments available and could you recommend a decent area. I'm planning on moving there in November for at least 1 year. And could please recommend a site or a person that could aide me in this upcoming apartment source.. Thank you 🙏
@louisguillen9590
@louisguillen9590 Ай бұрын
what is the best way to find an apartment in DR.. Im looking in santodomingo. 1 bed or even a studio
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
I made this video about finding our apartment, hope it can help you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOXY2d_pLmjf7M
@LAFORGUS
@LAFORGUS 21 күн бұрын
$800 a month? I was born(live) here, you can live here with $400 a month. Thats the average middle class family income. Unlike USA, things are cheaper here.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 16 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this perspective!!
@godfirst6629
@godfirst6629 13 күн бұрын
$400? Wow. What part of DR do you live in?
@dhab146
@dhab146 22 күн бұрын
How much is health insurance? Thank you
@pastorajacquelinemejia5929
@pastorajacquelinemejia5929 7 ай бұрын
Amazing video! Do you make USD from your work from home job?
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I make USD.
@pastorajacquelinemejia5929
@pastorajacquelinemejia5929 7 ай бұрын
@kara.g. I've been watching your videos and noticed your a teacher and it's a remote job. I've never heard of it and found it interesting. I want to take a remote us job and make usd in the dominican republic
@issacbinladen3927
@issacbinladen3927 Ай бұрын
Whats the best investments i can do in usa to have a passive income to live in dr?
@ariefraiser140
@ariefraiser140 Ай бұрын
$255 for rent is very inexpensive. However what type of place do you live in? Is the neighborhood nice? Is the quality of the apartment good? This isn't rhetorical. I'm seriously asking because I don't know anything about rent in the Dominican Republic.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Good questions! I live in a large, gated residential complex. The neighborhood and quality are both fairly good, could be a bit better, but it's comfortable for me. For reference, several Dominicans we know consider this expensive. If one looks for apartments downtown, rent will be much higher.
@MrJoseTiger
@MrJoseTiger 2 ай бұрын
WHAT AREA IN SANTO DOMINGO ESTSY?
@JohnLp-mz3oy
@JohnLp-mz3oy 4 ай бұрын
❤️❤️👫💘
@ap3885
@ap3885 3 ай бұрын
I guess anyone can retire there with just social security checks from the USA
@jevitigre
@jevitigre 6 ай бұрын
Kara, do you have to meet a schedule from your work at home or do you work the schedule you choose?
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
I choose my own schedule!
@jevitigre
@jevitigre 6 ай бұрын
Excelente!
@MrJoseTiger
@MrJoseTiger 6 ай бұрын
What website can I find an apartment in Santo domingo?
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
Hi! I recommend this video I made about how we found our apartment kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOXY2d_pLmjf7Msi=0rSB7pu0YL6L8wIr but one place you could check is Facebook marketplace.
@polishhercrownpersonaldeve1771
@polishhercrownpersonaldeve1771 7 ай бұрын
I would love to move back to Este, can you suggest an area where the power doesn't go out frequently?
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 7 ай бұрын
I think in most places in Santo Domingo Este the power won't go out frequently for an extended period of time, although I can't say for sure. It's more frequent than the US, but usually, it comes back on in a matter of minutes and it's not a huge problem.
@marierodriquez7886
@marierodriquez7886 8 ай бұрын
How much is health ins.?
@bipl8989
@bipl8989 22 күн бұрын
Basically rediculous. Living like a local? Really? I've lived in 9 countries. Living like a local is a pretty low bar. These places have low costs for a reason. No money. The race to the bottom in DR leads to levels that will surpass your worst nightmares. Good luck. You'll need it. Make sure your moms will pay for a ticket home when you bail.
@marvin6016
@marvin6016 7 ай бұрын
Hey good video. I am wanting to live there a month with my daughter for a month. My budget would be 700 USD a month for rent. What area of town should I look in that safe? I am coming from Canada.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Your budget would give you a pretty wide variety of choices for renting. An "aparta estudio" would probably be best if you're just coming for a month. The center of the city is considered safe, like Piantini and Naco. Hope this helps!
@masterbick2
@masterbick2 2 ай бұрын
Install a split A/C with high SEER, it's going to be a lot more energy efficient than your current unit
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@nellie5337
@nellie5337 7 ай бұрын
I had a question my husband lives in the Dominican Republic I want go live there but I’m looking for work to work remotely over there what type of work you do and are they hiring
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 7 ай бұрын
I do online tutoring. With Cambly, they are just about always hiring!
@nellie5337
@nellie5337 7 ай бұрын
@@kara.g.Do you need a degree ? And if you don’t mind can you share the website to apply is it hourly position? Thank you 🙏
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
@@nellie5337It is an hourly position and you don’t need a degree. You can apply here: www.cambly.com/invite/DJDFP2VB?st=031524&sc=4 hope this helps!
@おいmizuno
@おいmizuno 6 ай бұрын
😂 I'm laughing like crazy with the comments, are you crazy? 60% of the people work like crazy for 300 or less monthly, and they have to take care of 3 more people.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha I’m glad it’s making you laugh! 🤣 It’s so true- MANY people make it work with much less.
@marie-helenecauvin5378
@marie-helenecauvin5378 6 ай бұрын
Good infos but could you speak slower ? Very hard to follow you !
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@joelouis5118
@joelouis5118 5 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
@BAJAPANTYRECORDS
@BAJAPANTYRECORDS 8 ай бұрын
Oh we talking about 800 dollars mmmmm naaaa our lifestyle is way yo high than that lol ,if you go to the malecon at night time some of us spend more than that just in arcohol lol
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
😅 wow! Different budgets for different lifestyles
@alfonsotarazona2320
@alfonsotarazona2320 8 ай бұрын
That's living barely
@RM-ww5td
@RM-ww5td 8 ай бұрын
Gas for the stove propane tank
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@musicabcofficial5799
@musicabcofficial5799 8 ай бұрын
NYC I SPEND 2500 every month and I live like a miserable person 😂😂😂 IN A ROOM
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
😭 oh nooo 🫣
@BAJAPANTYRECORDS
@BAJAPANTYRECORDS 8 ай бұрын
Dollars or pesos?
@trinidadinternational
@trinidadinternational 8 ай бұрын
Dollars
@LevilleFon
@LevilleFon 8 ай бұрын
move to punta cana
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
I’m fine in Santo Domingo 🙂
@bonafide227
@bonafide227 8 ай бұрын
Punta Cana is like Beverly Hills in the Dominican Republic you have to be rich to live there
@LevilleFon
@LevilleFon 8 ай бұрын
@@bonafide227 I'm not rich and I could find very good options
@bailarinasesina1752
@bailarinasesina1752 2 ай бұрын
leave
@kara.g.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@LivingtheDRdream
@LivingtheDRdream 5 ай бұрын
This is the same equivalent to leaving in states on $1800 budget. Apartment in the hood $900/ no car, buses or walking / zero entertainment or social life/no restaurants. Trust me, you will need $2500 per month to live comfortably in DR, anything less than that isn’t living. You are just existing and pretty much just stay in your house 24/7
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
😂🤦‍♀️ have a nice day
@Marchuevoreal
@Marchuevoreal 5 ай бұрын
That’s not true at all, you can pay 220 dollars for the same apartment you would pay 800 dollars living in the downtown, if you are smart you just get an apartment 10 minutes away from the downtown so you can save 500 and still live in Santo Domingo and a nice place.
@LivingtheDRdream
@LivingtheDRdream 5 ай бұрын
@@Marchuevoreal $220 for apt is unlivable condition for me . $400 and up is livable
@Marchuevoreal
@Marchuevoreal 5 ай бұрын
@@LivingtheDRdream oh I see
@bergesfrank001
@bergesfrank001 8 ай бұрын
At least $ 2,000.00 dollars you need, to live a confortable life in santo Domingo Este, Dominican republic, not rich! 🇩🇴
@Elmayimbe007
@Elmayimbe007 8 ай бұрын
Fake
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
Perhaps for some people or a large family, but as seen in the video, we get along well with much less! 🙂
@laughifyouwant5131
@laughifyouwant5131 8 ай бұрын
I don't know if you know, but 2,000 dollars are 117,227 pesos, that is a rich salary. Maybe you're not living in Dominican Republic. For you to survive as middle class you need 1,000 dollars, that is 58,613 pesos. With 80,000 pesos, that is 1,365 dollas you live very well in Dominican Republic
@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi
@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, there's a lot of people fronting that they got the dollars, and they don't realize that a lot of families over there, live with less than $1000 a month, very well!!@@laughifyouwant5131
@rubyalmand
@rubyalmand 8 ай бұрын
Claro que no, se vive bien con mucho menos
@yoeldelacruz5122
@yoeldelacruz5122 8 ай бұрын
Yo me robo la luz y donde quiera que voy lo hago 😂😂😂😂😂
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 8 ай бұрын
😅😅😅
@yoeldelacruz5122
@yoeldelacruz5122 8 ай бұрын
@@kara.g. I am so glad to be a Dominican
@toygirl46
@toygirl46 4 ай бұрын
Her rent is suspiciously low, as well as food price.
@kara.g.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
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